World Vision Armenia
TITLE: Lori Development Manager
TERM: Full-time
DURATION: Long term
LOCATION: Stepanavan town, Lori marz, Armenia
JOB DESCRIPTION: Development Manager will provide leadership and
oversight to the design, development, implementation and integration of
the WV Armenia civil society and community-based multi-sectoral
initiatives in Lori marz.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Program Development, Design, Planning and Management:
– Oversee the transparent use of, and accountability for all resources
including financial and material;
– Work as a primary link between the Operations Manager and Area
Development Program Manager/Team Leader and coordinate communication for
all important issues such as strategy, policy, etc., between them and the
program;
– Hold monthly coordination meetings with the Area Development Program
teams in order to ensure timely implementation of the planned activities
and accomplishment of outputs. Make sure that the program and the
projects effectively integrate all aspects of disaster management and
advocacy in the long term development process;
– Monitor the context on an ongoing basis and carry out ongoing
adjustments to program plans and management in light of changing context,
resources, and opportunities;
– Monitor funding commitments, project spending against budget,
preparation and submission of required program progress and financial
reports on a regular basis. Ensure projects responsibly spend up to the
level of funding commitment and/or provide adequate explanations for any
significant variances;
– Monitor and evaluate budgeted and actual expenditures with the
Operations Manager with the support of Finance department on a monthly
basis;
– Assure strict budget management and adherence to agreed activity
timeliness, and outputs to ensure proper accountability to donors and
effective project implementation;
– Ensure that all sectoral programs are fully integrated in the Area
Development Program design with the technical support of the relevant
technical experts;
– Provide updated information on Area Development Program activities to
Operations Manager;
– In cooperation with the Area Development Program team and local
stakeholders develop related documents such as Provisional Design
Document, Design Document, Logframes and implementation plans as
necessary;
– Review and finalize the semi-annual and annual reports for the Area
Development Programs operating in the marz;
– Develop semi-annual and annual accomplishment reports and submit to the
marz authorities.
2. Staff management:
– Model a high standard of personal Christian leadership, maturity and
integrity as an example to staff and others, nurturing staff
spirituality;
– Be responsible for building the capacity of all program staff,
enhancing their commitment, character, competence, and critical
thinking;
– Support the Area Development Program Managers/Team Leaders to develop
and implement personal capacity building plans for the Area Development
Program team;
– Promote ongoing reflection and learning among staff;
– Insure relevant information exchange;
– Promote experience sharing between the Area Development Program teams,
communities and partner organizations.
3. Partnership, Networking and Representation:
– Ensure strong partnership in the targeted area. Help to establish and
maintain active relations between WV Armenia and local regional
authorities, partner organizations, donors, NGOs, other agencies, in
order to ensure that all activities are well coordinated;
– Ensure that the program contributes to and influences government
priorities and plans related to the well-being of children;
– Ensure that WV Armenia is effectively represented in all meeting
relevant to the Child Well-being Community Development/Empowerment
programs;
– Actively liaise between the marz authorities, regional Emergency Relief
Agencies, Rescue Teams and WV Armenias Expert to strengthen Lori marz
Disaster Preparedness Plan.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The following knowledge, skills, and abilities
may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling,
self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training:
– Higher education;
– Strong management and organizational skills;
– Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure;
– Strong skills in project design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation
and report writing;
– Ability to establish and maintain relationship with local partners;
– Good computer skills including: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power
Point;
– Good interpersonal skills;
– Effective in written and oral communication in English and Armenian;
– Willingness to be flexible with hours when necessary and ability to
travel locally up to 70% of time.
Preferred Qualifications:
– Understanding of financial accountability, and budgeting skills;
– Familiarity with grant management;
– Proven community and development management experience;
– At least 2-year experience in community development in the region;
– Experience with international NGOs or other similar organizations.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To apply for this position, please send a
detailed letter of intent with a CV addressing relevant qualifications
and experience to: hr_wvarm@… with cc to: shaghik_mahrokhian@… . In the subject line of your e-mail message,
please mention title of the position you are applying for.
No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short
listed candidates will be notified for the interview.
Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of
this job opportunity through Career Center and mention the URL of its
website – www.careercenter.am, Thanks.
OPENING DATE: 24 March 2011
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 08 April 2011
ABOUT COMPANY: World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization
working to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and
communities living in poverty. World Vision serves all people regardless
of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.
World Vision came to Armenia 22 years ago providing emergency aid to the
victims of December 1988 devastating earthquake. During the next years
WVs projects have gone beyond meeting the demands of crisis situations
to changing the quality of life in entire communities and helping
Armenians to restore their country.
World Vision Armenia works in 150 communities in six marzes of Armenia
and in Yerevan supporting 26 000 children and their families. The
Organization fulfills advocacy, health care, economic development, child
protection and spiritual growth activities.
WV Armenia operates mainly through its 10-15 years long-term Area
Development Programs (ADP) that are predominantly funded through child
sponsorship. ADPs are focused on promoting child well being through
community participation and ownership. There are 2 Area Development
Programs in Lori marz: in Stepanavan and Alaverdi towns.
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World Vision Armenia
Stepanavan town, Lori marz, Armenia
1. Program Development, Design, Planning and Management:
– Oversee the transparent use of, and accountability for all resources
including financial and material;
– Work as a primary link between the Operations Manager and Area
Development Program Manager/Team Leader and coordinate communication for
all important issues such as strategy, policy, etc., between them and the
program;
– Hold monthly coordination meetings with the Area Development Program
teams in order to ensure timely implementation of the planned activities
and accomplishment of outputs. Make sure that the program and the
projects effectively integrate all aspects of disaster management and
advocacy in the long term development process;
– Monitor the context on an ongoing basis and carry out ongoing
adjustments to program plans and management in light of changing context,
resources, and opportunities;
– Monitor funding commitments, project spending against budget,
preparation and submission of required program progress and financial
reports on a regular basis. Ensure projects responsibly spend up to the
level of funding commitment and/or provide adequate explanations for any
significant variances;
– Monitor and evaluate budgeted and actual expenditures with the
Operations Manager with the support of Finance department on a monthly
basis;
– Assure strict budget management and adherence to agreed activity
timeliness, and outputs to ensure proper accountability to donors and
effective project implementation;
– Ensure that all sectoral programs are fully integrated in the Area
Development Program design with the technical support of the relevant
technical experts;
– Provide updated information on Area Development Program activities to
Operations Manager;
– In cooperation with the Area Development Program team and local
stakeholders develop related documents such as Provisional Design
Document, Design Document, Logframes and implementation plans as
necessary;
– Review and finalize the semi-annual and annual reports for the Area
Development Programs operating in the marz;
– Develop semi-annual and annual accomplishment reports and submit to the
marz authorities.
2. Staff management:
– Model a high standard of personal Christian leadership, maturity and
integrity as an example to staff and others, nurturing staff
spirituality;
– Be responsible for building the capacity of all program staff,
enhancing their commitment, character, competence, and critical
thinking;
– Support the Area Development Program Managers/Team Leaders to develop
and implement personal capacity building plans for the Area Development
Program team;
– Promote ongoing reflection and learning among staff;
– Insure relevant information exchange;
– Promote experience sharing between the Area Development Program teams,
communities and partner organizations.
3. Partnership, Networking and Representation:
– Ensure strong partnership in the targeted area. Help to establish and
maintain active relations between WV Armenia and local regional
authorities, partner organizations, donors, NGOs, other agencies, in
order to ensure that all activities are well coordinated;
– Ensure that the program contributes to and influences government
priorities and plans related to the well-being of children;
– Ensure that WV Armenia is effectively represented in all meeting
relevant to the Child Well-being Community Development/Empowerment
programs;
– Actively liaise between the marz authorities, regional Emergency Relief
Agencies, Rescue Teams and WV Armenias Expert to strengthen Lori marz
Disaster Preparedness Plan.
Development Manager will provide leadership and
oversight to the design, development, implementation and integration of
the WV Armenia civil society and community-based multi-sectoral
initiatives in Lori marz.
